Andamiro recently announced it has started shipping SpongeBob Pirates of Bikini Bottom, the redemption game that features nine character cards from the classic cartoon. It’s the company’s sixth SpongeBob arcade adaptation. “The key to a successful SpongeBob adaptation is the game itself must be compelling on its own,” said Andamiro USA president Drew Maniscalco, “and we believe Pirates of Bikini Bottom is the most innovative pusher-style concept to hit the market.” The game integrates not only character cards, but plastic chips, video gameplay and ball pusher mechanics “to create a feature-rich arcade mashup with lots of ways to win tickets.”…
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It was another successful Amusement 360 event, reports organizer Creative Works. Held Aug. 16-18, and once again breaking their attendance record, more than 80 operators and entrepreneurs gathered in Indianapolis for education, networking and fun. “We’ve been hosting these events for more than a decade, and the attendees continue to inspire us with their enthusiasm and engagement,” said Danny Gruening, the VP of Marketing at Creative Works. “We are proud to serve this industry and create an event where business owners can become better leaders, better mentors and better people.” Added attendee Barry Taylor: “I have been in the hospitality…
A lot of tradesters are in London next week from Sept. 12-15 for IAAPA Expo Europe, with the trade show portion of the event running from Sept. 13-15. Among the exhibitors is Sega, which will debut Shipwreck, a 3-player redemption game from ICE. (The company distributes the ICE line overseas.) The manufacturer will also have its own suite of games like Solar System, a 2-player redemption game also making its worldwide debut. They’ll be at booths #518 and #617. The company can also be reached at [email protected]. Intercard will debut its Impulse Reader to the European market. They’ll be at…
The National ATM Council’s annual “ATMs Across America” conference starts Sept. 13 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Congressman John Rose, who’s on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, will be the keynote speaker. On the education docket, various seminars include: discussions on cryptocurrency kiosks; “Proven Ways to Maximize Your Retail ATM Route’s Bottom Line”; ATM security sessions; and “Opportunities to Enhance & Expand Your ATM Route.” Click here for the full agenda. For those who aren’t able to attend this year’s event, NAC2023 is already scheduled for Oct. 24-26, 2023 at Planet Hollywood in…
Stern Pinball announced yesterday, Sept. 6, that “in exactly 007 days” there will be a “very limited number of James Bond LE pinball machines available to purchase on the Stern Store.” That’s all for the limited details so far, but you can also click here to watch the teaser video. You can also click here to be on stand-by to buy, where a clock is clicking down to Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. Central time, when the new game will be released. RePlay friend Adam Pratt of Arcade Heroes speculated about the game on his website, wondering if the game…
Sacoa Cashless System recently announced their partnership with Sega Amusements International. The company was chosen by Sega for its parts and services division – Sega Total Solutions – to enter a distribution agreement in the EMEA region. The companies said the deal will allow them both to reach a wider base of operators and locations. “Sega Amusements International’s deal with Sacoa is a great fit because of their incredible reach, proven track record and history with top quality products,” said Sacoa CEO Pol Mochkovsky. “We are honored to be partnering with a powerhouse – together the possibilities are endless.” Added Sega Amusements CEO…
Bob Cooney’s guest on the next Being Virtual Show, to debut Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. Pacific time, will be Brent Bushnell of Two Bit Circus. Click here to get notified when the video goes live. Cooney says this season of his show highlights “some of the best, and most innovative, amusement operators I know.” Bob and Brent will discuss the Two Bit co-founder’s vision for the company and foray into hospitality, views of virtual reality and much more.
BPAA’s Entertainment Management School will be held Oct. 2-7 at Hyatt Place in Arlington, Texas. The BPAA School of Entertainment Center Management launched its first education and training class in 2012. Among topics during the weeklong agenda: game room and redemption merchandising; laser tag operations; choosing the right attractions mix for your market; food and beverage trends and operations; finding, selecting and retaining team members; and much more. BPAA says the school is perfect “for those who are, or who could become, high-level operation managers in bowling-anchored entertainment centers or for those centers looking to add ancillary revenue streams to…
Park Rapids, Minn., is getting a mini-golf course come spring 2023. Owned by Fred and Debbie Dally, the two-acre, 36-hole putting challenge course will have a western theme, according to the Park Rapids Enterprise. The courses, technically two different 18-hole courses separated by a clubhouse, will be called Buzz’s and Birdie’s. The courses were designed and are being built by Harris Miniature Golf Courses of Scranton, Pa. The Park Rapids City Council approved the permit earlier this year and the build-out recently began.
After initial deployment at all Dave & Buster’s locations, Andamiro’s MLBPA-licensed Bobblehead Baseball is now shipping industrywide. The first production run of the baseball-themed video redemption game has sold out, and the company says next availability is set for November. The machine is the first licensed title from MLB Players Inc., a subsidiary of the MLBPA, and has been at D&B since May. The new game rolls out with 21 MLB stars – eight pitchers and 13 batters. To win the Super Bobblehead Bonus, players must step up to the plate to spell out G-R-A-N-D S-L-A-M. Visit www.andamirousa.com for additional…